Digital Marketing Traineeship 2026

Location: Witney

Start date: September 2026

Salary: £23,000

Closing date: 21st November 2025

Company Overview

At Howden Retail, we're dedicated to providing tailored insurance solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as individual and high-net-worth clients across the UK and Ireland. Our expert team is committed to addressing unique concerns and risks with personalized insights.

About the Digital Marketing Team

Join us in a dynamic Digital Marketing team focused on drawing clients to Howden through effective online strategies including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media, email marketing, and paid advertising. If you're a creative thinker with an eagerness to explore how digital marketing can influence large organizations, this is your perfect chance to kickstart your career.

About the Role

This exciting one-year apprenticeship is your opportunity to dive into the world of Digital Marketing. You will collaborate closely with various teams, gaining invaluable experience across multiple digital channels and contributing to our success.

You’ll be embraced by a supportive and friendly team who will guide you throughout your journey. One day each week will be dedicated to pursuing a Level 3 qualification, letting you learn while earning a competitive salary and collecting real-world insights.

Your Responsibilities

Achieve a nationally recognized Level 3 qualification with the dedicated support of a skilled trainer who will help you succeed.
Engage in a year-long structured development program tailored to build your confidence and skills, alongside fellow apprentices.
Discover the essential elements of digital marketing through practical experience and structured training sessions.
Assist with SEO tasks such as conducting keyword research, analyzing competitors, and examining content performance data.
Help create engaging content for email campaigns and build targeted customer lists.
Use your creativity to develop assets for our social media initiatives.
Explore the integration of AI tools for content creation, image generation, and data analysis within our teams.

What We're Looking For

No prior experience in digital marketing is necessary; we'll provide all the training!

Ideal candidates are final-year sixth form or college students, or recent college leavers.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or 4 are required.
Effective communicators comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
Resilient individuals who thrive on challenges and enjoy finding solutions.
Intellectually curious people eager to learn and grow.
Team players who enjoy collaboration.
Strong written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Creative individuals with a genuine passion for digital marketing.

Application Process

Our application process highlights your potential rather than solely focusing on existing knowledge.

Online Application Form: Submit an online application without a CV; we encourage you to upload a blank document instead.
Gamified Assessment: Participate in engaging games to showcase your natural strengths and approaches. Complete this on whichever device you prefer.
Pre-recorded Video Interview: Share more about yourself by recording responses to a few questions at your convenience in a relaxed atmosphere.
Assessment Centre: Our final stage includes an in-person assessment day at a nearby office, featuring interactive group activities and opportunities to meet our team. We'll cover your travel costs!

At Howden, we're committed to promoting equality and diversity in our workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!